Wednesday 30 July 2014

COMMAND AND CONTROL!

We all know that command and control doesn't work and we all need to wake up to the fact that what really, really matters is how we engage and enthuse children and young people as powerful learners with enormous potential...

Tuesday 29 July 2014

THINK TEAM!

What makes a good school? what makes a really successful school? Research clearly shows that the leadership of schools can have a hugely positive impact on the educational outcomes of young people... but success is all about TEAM!

Tuesday 22 July 2014

THE SIGN ON THE DOOR!

Throughout my working life things I have lived with constant and relentless change. Things have never stayed the same and I have been blessed to be living in a world where creativity, innovation and change have been constant factors.

Monday 21 July 2014

KEEP CALM AND BE BRILLIANT!

Together we must develop a toolkit of techniques, tips and strategies which can build brilliant learning in brilliant learning places to achieve extraordinary results.


Sunday 20 July 2014

HAVE A GREAT SUNDAY!

As the temperatures continue to rise and the storms roll in from the continent,
always remember that life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass,
it's about learning to dance in the rain!
Have a great Sunday!

Saturday 19 July 2014

PASSION MATTERS... PASS IT ON!

Education is a passionate enterprise built on the interaction between human beings: teachers, students and parents.

Sunday 13 July 2014

THIS SUNDAY... REMEMBER THE GOOD THINGS IN LIFE!

Friends and family...
and keep the faith!

'AND' MATTERS... PASS IT ON!

I spend a lot of time in schools with talented, committed and passionate colleagues and it seems to me that the increased emphasis upon, traditionally defined, academic success is having a damaging and destructive impact on teaching and learning.